What does «éxtasis» mean in Spanish?
- A state of intense admiration or joy that makes any other feeling disappear.
Examples of use in Spanish: "caer en éxtasis ante un cuadro".
"contemplaba con éxtasis el paisaje".
- State of the soul, which feels transported out of the sensible world or experiences a mystical union with God; trance.
Examples of use in Spanish: "los éxtasis de San Juan de la Cruz", "los éxtasis de Santa Teresa".
- A temporary mental state in which the patient creates a happy world completely alien to the one that surrounds him.
- Common name given to certain synthetic recreational drugs that produce euphoria, joy and sexual arousal and usually come in pill form. Uncontrolled use can be dangerous and even fatal.
Examples of use in Spanish: "los jóvenes consumen éxtasis en las fiestas electrónicas".